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PM addresses ‘terrorist attack’ during Closing the Gap speech
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the “shock and fear” felt by First Nations communities, in the wake of the alleged January 26 attack, during his Closing the Gap speech in parliament on Thursday. Source: SBS News.
Aged care crisis revealed as almost 5000 people died waiting for help
Almost 5000 older people died waiting for appropriate aged care support at home, it has been revealed. Source: Herald Sun.
Anti-abortion MP who crossed the floor defends decision
A rebel government MP has defended his decision to cross the Queensland Parliament floor, defying his party and pushing to change abortion laws. Source: ABC News.
Construction begins on long-awaited church in western Sydney
Construction has officially begun on Sacred Heart Parish Westmead’s new church, launching a new chapter for the 75-year-old parish. Source: Parramatta Diocese.
Catholic sector welcomes ‘critical’ medical costs reform
Catholic Health Australia says new legislation introduced to improve the transparency of specialist doctor fees is a “critical” reform, as health costs continue to soar.
Israeli Government clears Caritas to continue working in Gaza
Caritas Australia has welcomed news that the Israeli Government has confirmed that Caritas Jerusalem, as a local charity, is not subject to reregistration guidelines that would ban it from operating in Gaza.
Vatican begins talks with traditionalist group
The Vatican’s doctrine chief proposed a path of theological dialogue with the Society of St Pius X, the traditionalist Catholic group threatening to defy Rome by ordaining bishops without papal approval, during a meeting at the Vatican yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Canadian bishop calls for prayer after mass shooting
A Canadian bishop has called the people of northern British Columbia to prayer and penance following Tuesday’s mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. Source: Catholic Register.
Off the field feud that rocked the World Cup
You don’t need to be a soccer fan to enjoy “Saipan”, which tells the story of Irish captain Roy Keane’s desertion of his team as they prepare for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Source: Australian Catholics.